World Short Track Championship
The Dirt Track at Charlotte
October 29-31, 2026
Championship Events
Competition Details
Everything racers need to know about competing in the 2026 World Short Track Championship.
Registration for the 2026 WSTC is now open. Complete your entire entry, including pit passes and other add-ons, in one place at dirtcarmembers.com, then pay for everything in a single checkout.
- To register for the 2026 World Short Track Championship click here.
- Log into your dirtcarmembers.com account, or create one, to start your entry.
- Step through the form: pick your class, enter your driver details, then your car.
- At the add-ons step, add any 3-Day Non-Member Pit Passes, additional ATV passes, vehicle passes, or transponder rental you need.
- Each online entry includes one (1) free ATV and one (1) free pit camping pass. These are automatically included in your packet, no need to add them to your cart.
- Review your entry and pay for everything, registration and add-ons, in a single checkout.
- If you run into issues, contact wstc@dirtcar.com.
To race at the 2026 World Short Track Championship, you must be a member of one of these sanctioning bodies:
- DIRTcar Racing
- Crate Racin' USA (CRUSA)
- Mid-East Crate Racing
- MMSA/MTBA
- SEHA
Not a member? You must purchase a DIRTcar Membership at www.dirtcarmembers.com.
Memberships purchased for the 2026 World Short Track Championship are valid until December 31, 2027. No temporary memberships available.
Entry List
152 entries across 10 classes
- D5Isaac RountreeElgin, SC
- 01Logan HendrickFins&Feathers, RK Designs, Jones & Sons Truck Repair, DerKel, Linvillle Stump Grinding, Double K Trick Riding, Bridges Motorsports, Advanced Powder Coating, Wix Filters, Print It LLCCherryville, NC
- 2,2c,2mMitchell ChildressMaryville, TN
- 4K. Kale GreenTrans Tel Inc Digging Deeper Pelion Auto Care Pro Com SalesPelion, SC
- 5Jody WilsonMorganton, GA
- 11Joseph WarrenGeorgetown, DE
- 12Randy PinnixSecond Generation Concrete Forsyth Ready Mix ConcreteRural Hall, NC
- 17SDStanton DavisGo Green/ Precision Products/ LexLawn/ ForeverLawn/ Gilbert Construction/ All Turf Mats/ Foam Guys/ The UPS Store in RinggoldTunnel Hill, GA
- 66Jody KnowlesClayton Signs, Gentry Recycling, DJ's Racing SolutionsTyrone, GA
- 89Timmie HarrelsonJSI Race Products-Victory First Services-Full Throttle Apparel-Big Daddy’s LawncareReidsville, NC
- 00Preston BlalockClemmons, NC
- 1Brady CornettNewberry, SC
- 5Robbie GibsonGraham, NC
- 5Jody WilsonMorganton, GA
- 7gHarvey GregoryTraphill, NC
- 7JTimothy Dalton JacobsVictory Frist Services, Apple Field Farms, Hall Well & Plumbing, Hardison Suspension Technologies, Billingsley & Brooks Septic, Cobco Trucking, Jones Farm & Truck, Superior PlumbingReidsville, NC
- 9John Marshall PursleyClover, SC
- 14Jeff RobinsonHilton Head Island, SC
- 25Stephen StoneMLG GradingBelton, SC
- 37Tommy EastridgeLaurel Bloomery, TN
- 45JJoseph BaughmanPalmetto Land Clearing, Riches Auction, A2Z Towing, Premier Construction, GPS Racing, Paul Kelly Construction, BK Carpentry, Precision KartsAiken, SC
- 46Zachary ClarkHeintz Brothers AutomotiveStatesville, NC
- 87Gary BumgarnerC&B Farms, Nutrien Ag Solution, White Grading, Carolina Cat, Foster Farms, J&T Custom Fab, James River Equipment, Sethtec Electric, Earl Ramey Races Engines, B&O Shocks, RBR Fabrications and Race Car Parts, Three Aces Speed ShopMocksville, NC
- 99Dale DurhamWalnut Cove, NC
- D5Justin HobgoodCedar Creek Collision Philips Auto Tech Capital City Hauling Mid State Roofing Trapp Construction Nicholson Plumbing A Plus Designs Southern Reflections BuildersBlythewood, SC
- 3Shaun HarrellCCFRaeford, NC
- 4K. Kale GreenPelion, SC
- 15Matthew DugginsWalnut Cove, NC
- 22Russell ErwinBeaverdam, VA
- 23Michael RouseRobert’s Engineering. Scott Farms Curtis Insulation. Red MoonWilson, NC
- 42Mark GreeneMax Baxter Roofing. Baxter & Sons Roofing. Commonwealth Equipment. Jodi Bass Photography. Station 42 Tires. WUKO ToolsBessemer City, NC
- 57Adam YarbroughYarbrough AutomotiveDenver, NC
- 66Jody KnowlesClayton Signs, Gentry Recycling, DJ's Racing SolutionsTyrone, GA
- 67Bryan MullisWp Racing Shocks, Race City Performance, Superior Tire ManagementRock Hill, SC
- 95Connor MorganCamden, NC
- 537Jesse RockettRace City Performance, Abco Performance, TankTown Truck & Trailer Repair, Crate Insider, FK Rod Ends, D&D Investments, Rockett TowingNewton, NC
- F5Richard ClewMilton, FL
- 4mTim MonroeSalisbury, NC
- 5Jonathan TaylorS&T Bank, Lias Tire, Precise Racing Products, Integra Racing Shocks, Daugherty Motorsports, Satterlee Fuel, Taylor Services Inc.Blairsville, PA
- 6Ryan AyersNewton, NC
- 7Coleton LongwellBala ManagementKinsman, OH
- 7Evan TaylorS&T Bank, Lias Tire, Precise Racing Products, Integra Racing Shocks, Daugherty Motorsports, Satterlee Fuel, Taylor Services Inc.Blairsville, PA
- 8Richard ScagliottaHillsborough, NJ
- 8aAustin HolcombePrime Electrical Solutions, Owens Construction, 4 Boys Racing Supply, ABCO Performance, Holcombe Setups, Atwell Exterior Services, Three Aces SpeedshopElm City, NC
- 28Owen LaceyMechanicsville, MD
- 99Robert Cole HiltonHeintz Performance Momco Fire Suppression Engineering Velocity Manufacturing Group JailBreaker Potato Chips All About Doors Woodward Steering Renegade Race Fuels Schaefer’s Racing Oil FK Rod Ends ESS - Engineered Safety Systems Mark Tutor Behrent's Performance Warehouse Steering Buddy Wilwood Disk Brakes Sun-Daze Charters LKN DirtCarLift Indocil Art Fast Shafts Racing ElectronicsConcord, NC
- 99WChris ArnoldClose Racing Supply, DAI Motorsports, Wehrs Machine, Go Lithium Batteries, Swift Springs, Penske by JDS Racing, KBC Graphix, MW Butler, Hoosier Tire Mid AtlanticGlen Allen, VA
- 21rR.J. TresidderTresidder's Garage, Newvine's Napa, B&B Bottle Redemption, Woody's Market, Whitton LoggingEdwards, NY
- 31Lance WillixTRC & Nor-Shir ConstructionTheresa, NY
- 47Brent CrossNortheast Transformer Service Bob Johnson Tool DesignCortland, NY
- 58Jessica PowerKingston, ON
- 117JRFrancis CastellettiFASNY (Firefighters Association of the State of New York) S.R.Sloan Wendy's Diner Troyer Dirt Cars Penske Racing Shocks CJC Motorsports CB Hillman & Sons Bushinger, Bucciero & Smith Agency, Inc. Ferris Mowers Dealers Davis ConstructionSauquoit, NY
- 00bJ.P. BlalockClemmons, NC
- 1Cody VerbosMaiden, NC
- 04Cole WagonerRoaring River, NC
- 6Ryan AyersNewton, NC
- 8aAustin HolcombeElm City, NC
- 23Corey GordonRural Retreat, VA
- 42Joseph GallowayGainesville, GA
- 42XMichael SeligAyers Fabrication MJS Investment Group MJS Construction Lethal Chassis MaxAmp ML Performance Slicker Tomcat Earl Ramey Racing Engines PE Mechanical S+P Duct CleaningGeorgetown, MA
- 71KDennis KirkConcord, NC
- 00Cody UsseryCharlie's Used CarsInman, SC
- M1Dylan LaceyRock Hill, SC
- 1MGary Miller JrGM Roofing, Advance Auto, STAAR Trucking, Roostit Chassis,New Castle, PA
- 4Jonathan HinsonWaxhaw, NC
- 5LMatthew LinkerLinker Built Homes Jdl Homes Jp Performance Estep Electrical Bodies by Red Bst ShocksMount Pleasant, NC
- 6Randy BenfieldBurlington, NC
- 7Alan BenfieldBurlington, NC
- 28zZach GriggsRips Performance, Cedar Stump Pub, Black Flagged Podcast, Team Hornaday, Copper Creek PlumbingTroutman, NC
- 76Carson FloydElberton, GA
- 78Blake PryorComplete Turbo Service, Peterson Auto Sales, Adkins Performance, Brads Mobile Mechanic Repair, Rev It Up NutritionMooresboro, NC
- 0Kevin CooperTravelers Rest, SC
- A47Austin BottomsElm City, NC
- E82Enzo DillonLouisburg, NC
- 01Jeffrey DavisDavis Buildings / Robbie Jennings Race Engines / City Tire & LubeBuffalo, SC
- 3Barrett BishopCRP, Skidmore Motorsports, Bishop Tire & Auto, Big A’s Custom GraphicsCrouse, NC
- 4Tack BriwnUnion, SC
- 5Bryan HarrelsonSpartanburg, SC
- 5Jack JordanLexington, SC
- 8Tyler JohnsonGray Court, SC
- 12MKenneth MeltonBailey, NC
- 14Stacy BrockSpartanburg, SC
- 15Zach LankfordElkin, NC
- 16Robert ArchClayton, NC
- 21Jarrett WarrenBatesburg, SC
- 26Johnny RainesPickens, SC
- 27Adam PiercyMaiden, NC
- 38Vince SanfordWM Roebuck, Signs by Keisler, Kirby’s Kandy, Kirby’s Concessions, Paul’s Land Clearing and Grading, Vencil’s Fireworks, Sanford Pest Control, AS Performance HorsesGaston, SC
- 50BVan BryantYoungsville, NC
- 51Cody KeithWake Forest, NC
- 56Nicholas FulcherWinder, GA
- 84Kyle CooperLyman, SC
- 86Lynn GuestGaffney, SC
- 95Kevin AtwellRural Retreat, VA
- 115Jason HorneMiddlesex, NC
- 115cKevin JefferysGreg Carroll Randy Pearce Southern PowerwashAngier, NC
- 117Matt GilbertSlater-Marietta, SC
- 121Jacob KinderLincolnton, NC
- 121JR WarrenGilbert, SC
- 933Michael HillWilson, NC
- 0Jerry Mckeel JrMiddlesex, NC
- G41Grant BurtonDestination Power Sports. Michale Barbare Racing Engines. Kings Outdoor Power Equipment.Clinton, SC
- M15Tim MoretzMorganton, NC
- P8Chris PattersonGray Court, SC
- S1Bryson SweattLancaster, SC
- 5Crus MattisonWoodruff, SC
- 7xJessie Richardson JrWendell, NC
- 8Shane GosnellDallas, NC
- 8Chris WilliamsFremont, NC
- 8aAustin HolcombeElm City, NC
- 13Bundy StoweIron Station, NC
- 14Jason LedfordNewton, NC
- 14Russell WillifordUnion, SC
- 16Benny PeelerConnelly Springs, NC
- 17Drake BaldwinHendersonville, NC
- 17sStephen NewsomeSteveo NewsomeBelmont, NC
- 18DRiley DunfordHiddenite, NC
- 21Nate JacksonUnion, SC
- 27Ronald PopeSteveo Newsome Kolby's Auto SpaBelmont, NC
- 37mRandy CantrellCowpens, SC
- 61Eric HillYoungsville, NC
- 71Donny AtkinsTaylors, SC
- 78Hunter FunderburkeYork, SC
- 83Ricky BoganGaffney, SC
- 114Jonathon HolcombeSteveO’s Speed ShopDallas, NC
- 119Justin BarberCampobello, SC
- 135jrTrenten JamiesonLaurens, SC
- F1Travis LankfordGaffney, SC
- 1Justin HarrisWare Shoals, SC
- 1BBrandyn WarrenCanton, NC
- 2Kris BoboPickens, SC
- 2Addison BraggLaurens, SC
- 2Kylee LawsTravelers Rst, SC
- 2wBradley WilliamsEasley, SC
- 3Tristen WoodyForest City, NC
- 11Casey TowellGaffney, SC
- 11TRonald QuinnDallas, NC
- 15Ken ColfDenver, NC
- 19XTJ HillTravelers Rest, SC
- 23Lane CrowGaffney, SC
- 31MDanielle MyersMayo, SC
- 33Coby LambertBrian's Transmissions, Browns Roofing, Smith Southern Comfort, Unkle Huntz Concession, Big A's Graphics, Jason Water TuningGaffney, SC
- 39Brian BarfieldRock Hill, SC
- 41Gage McFaddenForest City, NC
- 81Avery WhiteGastonia, NC
- 84Michael LawsonPauline, SC
- 89Travis BoyeaJonesville, SC
- 122Ashley ParkerGaffney, SC
- 135Carson TaylorLaurens, SC
- 145Braydon LancasterEnoree, SC
- 151DJ MoffattChesnee, SC
- 311Jonathan SarrattShelby, NC
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Pricing
Grandstand, pit pass, and parking pricing for the 2026 World Short Track Championship.
Grandstands
Pits
Add-Ons
Pit Parking
Event Schedule
The detailed event schedule will be announced soon. Check back for updates!
Championship Series
World Short Track Championship features multiple racing divisions including Late Models, Modifieds, and other premier dirt track racing classes.
525 Late Models
Crate Racin' USA 604 Late Models
DIRTcar 358 Modified Series
DIRTcar UMP Modifieds
Mid-East 602 Late Models
Mid-East Crate Modifieds
Mid-East Street Stocks
Monster Mini Stock Association
Monster Thunder Bomber Association
South Eastern Hornets Association
Event Sponsors
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Fan Experience
Join the excitement at World Short Track Championship with an unforgettable racing experience. From premium seating to exclusive access, we have something for every racing fan.
Premium Seating
Experience the race from the best seats in the house with our premium grandstand options and VIP packages.
Concessions & Dining
Enjoy a variety of food and beverage options from classic track favorites to gourmet dining experiences.
Merchandise
Take home official World Short Track Championship gear and memorabilia from our track store.
New to Dirt Racing?
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Race Day Checklist
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The Dirt Track at Charlotte
America's Home for Racing
Track Specifications
Track Features
- State-of-the-art lighting system
- Premium grandstand seating
- Multiple concession areas
- Ample parking facilities
Location & Access
Address
5500 Concord Parkway S
Concord, NC 28027
Getting There
Exit I-85 at Bruton Smith Blvd (Exit 49), drive ~1 mile, and you'll see the dirt track facilities on your left as you near US 29. Ample parking and signage make navigation pretty easy.
Nearby Airports
Concord Regional Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Track Policies & Information
General Policies
Accessibility & Services
Camping Information
Vendor Information
- Due to limited space, all vendors must contact Jared Rector (423-598-8902, jrector@dirtcar.com) before the event for pricing, rules, and registration.
- You must be racing to vend. Vending rules are in place for this year and going forward; Jared will send those rules once you sign up to vend.
- Vending will be located in the Upper Pits alongside the Manufacturers Midway.
- Vendors may be subject to a vending fee of $750.
- If you arrive without making prior arrangements, you will not be permitted to vend.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the World Short Track Championship?
Think of it like a "super bowl" for local and regional dirt racers—drivers from different weekly divisions (like Street Stocks, Modifieds, Crate Late Models, and more) all converge to race for bragging rights, big trophies, and national attention.
Where can I buy tickets?
Tickets are available through our official ticketing partners. You can purchase individual event tickets or championship packages using the links above.
What racing divisions compete in the championship?
World Short Track Championship features multiple racing divisions including Late Models, Modifieds, and other premier dirt track racing classes. Check the Championship Series section above for all participating divisions.
What should I bring to the track?
We recommend bringing ear protection, comfortable seating, sunscreen, and layers for changing weather conditions. Outside food and beverages may be permitted - check the track's specific policies.
Is parking included with my ticket?
Parking policies vary by event. General parking is typically included, while premium parking options may be available for purchase. Check your specific event details for parking information.
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